elektrikitari

An elektrikitari is a type of electric guitar that was produced by the Estonian musical instrument manufacturer, Electra. These instruments were typically manufactured in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Electra guitars, including the elektrikitari models, were often designed to resemble popular Western electric guitar models, such as those made by Fender and Gibson, but were produced at a lower price point.

The elektrikitari often featured a solid body construction, with various pickup configurations available, commonly including two or three single-coil or humbucker pickups. The neck was usually made of maple with a rosewood or maple fretboard. Hardware, such as tuning machines and bridges, was generally functional but less sophisticated than on more expensive instruments. Despite their origin and comparative affordability, some elektrikitari models have gained a cult following among musicians and collectors for their unique character and playability, especially given their historical context of Soviet-era musical instrument production. They represent a segment of musical instrument manufacturing from a period when access to Western brands was limited in Eastern Bloc countries.